ranggo
ránggò with stress marks
rank; position
Usage Note
Ranggo is a Spanish loanword used in military, police, and organizational hierarchies to denote a person's rank or standing. It is also used colloquially to describe social status or prestige, making it one of the more versatile hierarchy words in everyday Tagalog.
Examples
" Mataas ang ranggo niya. "
Natural Translation
His rank is high.
Literal Translation
High the rank his.
" Anong ranggo ang hawak mo sa hukbo? "
Natural Translation
What rank do you hold in the military?
Literal Translation
What rank the hold you in-the military?
" Kahit mataas na ang kaniyang ranggo sa kompanya, nananatili siyang mababang-loob sa lahat ng kasamahan. "
Natural Translation
Even though his rank in the company is already high, he remains humble toward all his colleagues.
Literal Translation
Even high already the his rank in company, remains he humble to all of colleagues.
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